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Here in the Netherlands we are very sorry for your Royal Family's loss. She had such style and humor, she will be missed.
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~Chateau d'Esprit~ New Releases and NEW GROUP GIFT - 01/12/2014
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I agree with Leo (I am shocked too), these are great! :D
MB antiques - the village present: Christmas Market!
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This is so fun, gets you all in the holiday spirit, haha! I really recommend a visit!
Shopping in Rocca Sorrentina: Improvements and Additions
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I will have to check the baker for cakes!
..... for .. ehm... a.. friend..
Finally a new gown
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Well done, a fan of the button detail on the back as well!
~ Un Piccolo Studio ~ New at Rocca Sorrentina
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This looks good! I like how you really made it look like a studio, with the undone canvasses and the paint, haha. Good job!
New Suits by Twelfth Night Designs! Menswear!
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This looks really good! And you have a orange one, that makes my Dutch heart very proud of you. :P
Let's Talk About Historical Accuracy and RP
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Interesting!
When I managed the roles at Versailles, we had what I think a fairly strict policy on whom was given the role of a historical character. Almost everyone was to start out as a fictional character. Not only because these roles came with a lot of responsibility, but also because you are required to have a good understanding of history and the role. Additionally, I gave them reading material on the character in particular for so far I could find before they were to take the role. I think it ends about there what you can do as a RP-organizer to make sure you get people who will take it seriously.
Hence, most people had fictional roles, also due to other circumstances or preferences though. I think fictional characters are a lot of fun to portray, I don't think a lot of people put an incredible amount of thoughts into these kind of characters. I think in the beginning a lot of people make it 'themselves-in-the-18th-century.' At least, that is what I have observed. As time progressed, I think people become more aware of what kind of character they want to portray and put more effort into really developing a character. Having doing theater myself for several years I understand exactly where you are coming from, but I think such intense character-awareness takes time to develop.
I also think it helps when people get a better grasp on history and the time period. Hence, we also organized various roleplay and history oriented classes. I would like to think those kind of things should also contribute to a better character development. After all, you can't develop a good character if you don't really know in what kind of circumstances that character lived.
Best of luck!